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... Twas not my mind consented to this ill , Then had I been transported by my will ; For what my body was inforc'd to do , ( Heav'n knows ) my soul yet ne'er consented to : For through mine eyes had she her liking seen , Such as my love ...
... Twas not my mind consented to this ill , Then had I been transported by my will ; For what my body was inforc'd to do , ( Heav'n knows ) my soul yet ne'er consented to : For through mine eyes had she her liking seen , Such as my love ...
Page 82
... Twas strange to see how they flocked together , Each strongly confident of his own way , Thought to gain the laurel away that day . There was Selden , and he sat close by the chair ; Wainman not far off , which was very fair ; Sands ...
... Twas strange to see how they flocked together , Each strongly confident of his own way , Thought to gain the laurel away that day . There was Selden , and he sat close by the chair ; Wainman not far off , which was very fair ; Sands ...
Page 83
... twas thought , of borrowing ; But sure they were out , for he forfeits his crown When he lends to any poet about the town . SONG . WHY so pale and wan , fond lover ? Pr'ythee why so pale ? Will , when looking well can't move her ...
... twas thought , of borrowing ; But sure they were out , for he forfeits his crown When he lends to any poet about the town . SONG . WHY so pale and wan , fond lover ? Pr'ythee why so pale ? Will , when looking well can't move her ...
Page 84
... twas thought he guest her mind , And did not mean to stay behind Above an hour or so . When in he came ( Dick ) there she lay , Like new - fal'n snow melting away , ' Twas time , I trow , to part . Kisses were now the only stay , Which ...
... twas thought he guest her mind , And did not mean to stay behind Above an hour or so . When in he came ( Dick ) there she lay , Like new - fal'n snow melting away , ' Twas time , I trow , to part . Kisses were now the only stay , Which ...
Page 142
... twas rebellion call'd , to fight For such a long - oppressed right . Bacon , at last , a mighty man ! arose , Whom a wise king and nature chose Lord Chancellor of both their laws , And boldly undertook the injur'd pupil's cause ...
... twas rebellion call'd , to fight For such a long - oppressed right . Bacon , at last , a mighty man ! arose , Whom a wise king and nature chose Lord Chancellor of both their laws , And boldly undertook the injur'd pupil's cause ...
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